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Where Has Chet Holmgren Improved the Most This Season?

Somehow, after winning an NBA championship, Oklahoma City just got better. And that can be credited to many different factors, but the main one is the same as it usually is for this organization.

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How Cason Wallace’s defensive potential was unlocked by Thunder’s friendly competition

After Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace earned the Western Conference’s Defensive Player of the Month for October and November, All-Star Jalen Williams revealed how he helped the third-year guard improve his defense.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 5

OKC Thunder Navigating Short Handed Season Perfectly

A 21-1 start is impressive no matter how you slice it. However, when you favor in the injury adversity the Oklahoma City Thunder have been forced to battle through, it becomes even more jaw-dropping.

Jalen Williams News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 5

Jalen Williams Close to Breaking Out As He Returns From Injury

Oklahoma City is glad to have All-NBA swingman Jalen Williams back in the fold. The Santa Clara product missed the first 19 games of the season as he recovered

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The 'NBA Assist Champions since 1976-77' quiz

How many of the players to win the NBA's assist title since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 season can you name in five minutes?

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Who is the most-iconic player for every NBA franchise?

Who is the best player in the history of every NBA franchise? That’s a tough question. Who is the most iconic player in the history of every NBA franchise?

Chet Holmgren News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 5

Why 2025-26 is the promising regular season Chet Holmgren, Thunder have been waiting for

Head coach Mark Daigneault knew that, ten days after he and the Oklahoma City Thunder won the NBA Finals, starting forward Chet Holmgren was back in the gym, working on his game.

NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 5

Young OKC Thunder Guard Deserves More Love in DPOY Discussion

Oklahoma City has the best defense in the NBA, and one of its backcourt stoppers should be getting more attention. Over the past few weeks, the Thunder have gone from a defending champion seemingly on the verge of a dynasty to a 21-1 unstoppable force with no end in sight.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 5

Carmelo Anthony urges Thunder’s Sam Presti to ‘f**k up game’ by making Giannis Antetokounmpo trade

Just a year after the infamous Luka Doncic trade, another superstar might be on the move. This time, though, it wouldn’t be a surprise. After more than a decade with the Milwaukee Bucks, there are now reports that Giannis Antetokounmpo is reconsidering his future with the team.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Last Word On Sports / December 5

SGA’s Consistency Is An Underrated MVP Factor

Luck continues to favor Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder as they continue to grind for bigger wins. While teamwork is making the dream work, it cannot be denied that the reigning MVP is doing a lot of work.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 4

Isaiah Joe is Quietly Having His Best Season Yet For OKC Thunder

Plenty of people are getting credit for Oklahoma City’s historic start to the season — and rightfully so. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is having his best season yet, Chet Holmgren has taken the star leap, and the defense has been suffocating.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 4

Would Thunder dare make this Giannis Antetokounmpo trade with Bucks despite historic start?

The Oklahoma City Thunder are the defending champions, and they’ve followed up their NBA Finals victory with a 21-1 record to start the season. The team has won 13 straight games and look completely unstoppable, especially now that Jalen Williams has returned to the fold.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 4

How the OKC Thunder Stack up Against Previous Teams with Heavy Early-Season Success

Oklahoma is off to a historic start to its NBA season, and as they continue to win, this team is only going to continue make even more history. As of Tuesday night, or Wednesday morning, rather—considering how the game ended past midnight, the Thunder sit at an impressive 21-1 record.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 4

Mark Daigneault Reflects on Former OKC Thunder Forward After Retirement

The Thunder have had no shortage of basketball icons come through the building over the years, and their impact is always felt, regardless of how long they were in Oklahoma City.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 3

Oklahoma City's S-Tier Depth Proving True in Near-Flawless Record

Oklahoma CIty has built this brick by brick. A roster chock full of straight hustlers and emphatic contributors, the Thunder's entire lineup is what makes the team and ultimately its 21-1 record what they are.

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Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 3

OKC Thunder’s Jalen Williams Improving With Every Passing Game

A season ago, Jalen Williams ascended into rare air with both his accomplishments and individual performances. The Thunder’s secondary star completed the trifecta — All-Star, All-NBA, and All-Defensive Team — while also completing one of the most impressive performances of the season by dropping 40 points in the NBA Finals.

Cason Wallace News / Last Word On Sports / December 3

Cason Wallace DPOY Odds Skyrocket With Recent Feat

The Cason Wallace DPOY hype is getting more traction after the Thunder guard was named the Western Conference Defensive Player of the Month. Wallace is seeing a bigger spotlight in his games as he continues to put up massive defensive performances in his games.

Rich Paul News / Fadeaway World / December 3

Rich Paul Reveals The Unspoken Truth Behind Thunder’s Home Dominance

The Thunder have been one of the toughest home teams in the NBA this season, but NBA agent Rich Paul believes there is more to it than talent and coaching.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / The SportsRush / December 2

'The Way Dirk Nowitzki Did': Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Doesn’t Shy Away From Praising Chet Holmgren’s Potential

Chet Holmgren could very well have been one of the best No. 1 picks in NBA Draft history had Paolo Banchero not been in the same class as him. It’s why the OKC Thunder got him at No.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / December 2

Mark Daigneault, J.B. Bickerstaff named NBA Coaches of the Month

Mark Daigneault of the Thunder and J.B. Bickerstaff of the Pistons have been named the NBA’s Coaches of the Month for games played in October and November, the league announced in a press release.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / December 2

Scottie Barnes, Cason Wallace named Defensive Players of the Month

Raptors forward Scottie Barnes is the Eastern Conference Defensive Player of the Month for October/November, while Thunder guard Cason Wallace won the award for the Western Conference, according to an announcement from the NBA (Twitter link).

Oklahoma City Thunder News / The Lead / December 2

Which Team is the Thunder’s Toughest Opponent in NBA Cup?

The knockout round of the NBA Cup is looming, and it presents an interesting group of teams. The 20-1 Oklahoma City Thunder are the heavy favorites to win the tournament, but in a single-elimination format, anything is possible.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Larry Brown Sports / December 2

Thunder have the rest of the NBA ‘in a panic’

The Oklahoma City Thunder are off to a 20-1 start, and poised to get even better in the years to come. That has the rest of the NBA very worried. The Thunder could own as many as three lottery picks in 2026 as a result of past trades depending on how things go.

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 2

Lucky 13? Thunder out to extend win streak vs. Warriors

At 20-1, the Oklahoma City Thunder are off to the second-best start in NBA history. On Tuesday, the reigning NBA champions will take on the only franchise that has started better, the Golden State Warriors, when the teams square off in San Francisco.

Isaiah Hartenstein News / LWOSports.com / December 1

3 Reasons Why Oklahoma City has to Retain Isaiah Hartenstein

Despite missing multiple key players for extended periods of time with injuries in consecutive seasons, the Oklahoma City Thunder are off to a historic 20-1 start.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Field Level Media / November 30

Sizzling Thunder avenge their season's lone loss vs. Blazers

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 26 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder increased their winning streak to 12 with a 123-115 victory over the host Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night.

Isaiah Hartenstein News / Yardbarker / November 30

Thunder facing preview of life without Isaiah Hartenstein

Thunder facing preview of life without expensive big man Isaiah Hartenstein

The Oklahoma City Thunder will be without center Hartenstein for 10-14 days. It's a preview of what salary cap constraints might force their roster into next season.

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Isaiah Hartenstein News / Field Level Media / November 29

Thunder C Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) out at least 10-14 days

Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein was diagnosed with a right calf strain and will be re-evaluated in 10-14 days, per a team announcement on Saturday.